Basse-Terre weather in May (Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe)

What weather conditions can you expect in Basse-Terre this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Basse-Terre in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 28°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Basse-Terre in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 245 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Basse-Terre climate page with graphs.

 

Basse-Terre, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in Guadeloupe in May

Find out more about the weather in Guadeloupe and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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